Elgin Archives - Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence

Sophia Kerr

Elgin High School

Kerr has been a drum major for the Pride of Elgin Marching Band for two years and is currently the historian of the band council. She participates in concert band and jazz band as well the speech and debate team. She has been a Girl Scout for six years. Kerr enjoys writing poetry in her free time. A member of the National Honor Society, she is ranked fourth in her class. She plans to attend the University of Oklahoma, where she is the recipient of an Award of Excellence.
All-State sponsor: Casey Gilliam

Benjamin Henry Roberts

Elgin High School

Roberts, a two-time All-American Mascot, has performed at 2022 and 2023 Citrus Bowl games. He has been active in academic team, Student Council, theater, and founded the Elgin Chess Club. He is a four-time state qualifier in cross-country and track, plays soccer, and announced junior varsity football games. Roberts is a soccer referee, licensed therapy dog handler, and initiated the Medicine Park Thanksgiving food drive. He has an egg business, sells at the farmers market, has produced and sold more than 60 unique art works for gaming companies, and is an accomplished glass blower. Roberts plans to major in medicine.
All-State sponsor: Linda and Larry Neal